26 Feb 2020 07:00
26 February 2020 |
WALKER GREENBANK PLC
("Walker Greenbank" or the "Company")
Appointment of Chief Financial Officer
Walker Greenbank PLC (AIM: WGB), the luxury interior furnishings group, announces the appointment of Michael Williamson, who joined the Company's Board on 18 December 2019 as Interim Chief Financial Officer, to the permanent role of Chief Financial Officer. His appointment takes place with immediate effect.
Since Lisa Montague, Chief Executive Officer, joined the Company in March 2019 she has strengthened the senior leadership team with appointments including Global Commercial Director, Group Operations Director and Group Marketing & Digital Director, and President & CEO of WG Inc., the Company's US subsidiary. Michael's appointment as Chief Financial Officer completes this process.
Dianne Thompson, Walker Greenbank's Chairman, said: "I am delighted to welcome Michael Williamson to the permanent role of Chief Financial Officer. His appointment concludes a thorough executive search process during which we were impressed by the high calibre of the applicants for the role. Michael has made a very positive contribution since joining the Board and we look forward to working with him in the years ahead."
For further information:
Walker Greenbank PLC | +44 (0) 1895 221068 |
Lisa Montague, Chief Executive Officer Michael Williamson, Chief Financial Officer Caroline Geary, Company Secretary | |
Investec Bank plc (Nominated Adviser and Broker) | +44 (0) 20 7597 5970 |
David Anderson / Henry Reast / Alex Wright | |
Buchanan | +44 (0) 20 7466 5000 |
Mark Court / Toto Berger / Charlotte Slater |
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About Walker Greenbank
Walker Greenbank PLC is a luxury interior furnishings company that designs, manufactures and markets wallpapers, fabrics and paints. In addition, the Company derives significant licensing income from the use of its designs on a wide range of interior products such as bed linen, rugs and tableware.
Walker Greenbank's brands include Zoffany, Sanderson, Morris & Co, Harlequin, Scion and Clarke & Clarke.
The Company has a strong UK manufacturing base, comprising a wallpaper factory in Loughborough and a fabric printing factory in Lancaster. Both factories manufacture for the Company and for other wallpaper and fabric brands.
Walker Greenbank employs more than 650 people and its products are sold in more than 85 countries worldwide. It has showrooms in London, New York, Chicago, Paris, Amsterdam, Moscow and Dubai.
Walker Greenbank trades on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol WGB.
For further information please visit: www.walkergreenbank.com